Kitchen and Bath Design – A Guide to Planning Basics

Acknowledgments.
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>Who Are Residential Space Planners?</p>
<p>Overview of Book.</p>
<p>Kitchen Design Principles.</p>
<p>Bath Design Principles.</p>
<p>1 Design Basics.</p>
<p>Basic Design.</p>
<p>Planning Procedures in Kitchen and Bath Design.</p>
<p>2 Basic Construction Methods for Kitchens and Baths.</p>
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>Codes and Standards.</p>
<p>Foundations.</p>
<p>Framing.</p>
<p>ADA–ANSI Standards.</p>
<p>3 Universal and Ergonomic Design.</p>
<p>Definition of Terms.</p>
<p>Assessment Methods and Techniques.</p>
<p>Ergonomic Solutions for Kitchens and Baths.</p>
<p>Ergonomic Storage System.</p>
<p>4 Kitchen Design Basics.</p>
<p>Standard Cabinet Dimensions.</p>
<p>Standard Countertop Dimensions.</p>
<p>Industry Guidelines for Countertop Work Space.</p>
<p>Total Integrated Planning.</p>
<p>Space Planning.</p>
<p>CoreKitchen.</p>
<p>Food Preparation Techniques.</p>
<p>Food Storage.</p>
<p>Plumbing Selections for Kitchens.</p>
<p>Appliances.</p>
<p>Counters and Backsplashes.</p>
<p>Cabinetry.</p>
<p>Spatial Clearances and ADA Guidelines.</p>
<p>Food Preparation Flow.</p>
<p>Integrating the Kitchen with Living Spaces.</p>
<p>5 Appliances.</p>
<p>Refrigeration.</p>
<p>Cooking Methods.</p>
<p>Ventilation.</p>
<p>Dishwashers.</p>
<p>Water Appliances.</p>
<p>Coffee Brewing Systems.</p>
<p>Summary.</p>
<p>6 Cabinetry.</p>
<p>Cabinet Construction Types.</p>
<p>Standard Cabinet Dimensions.</p>
<p>Interior Cabinet Hardware.</p>
<p>Custom Cabinetry.</p>
<p>Adjustability in Cabinetry.</p>
<p>Appliances and Standard Cabinetry.</p>
<p>7 Bath Design Basics.</p>
<p>Information Objectives.</p>
<p>Codes, Clearances, ADA and Universal–Design Bathrooms.</p>
<p>Plumbing Codes.</p>
<p>Electrical Codes.</p>
<p>Basic Bathroom.</p>
<p>Planning Checklist for Bathrooms.</p>
<p>Bathroom Space Planning.</p>
<p>How to Get Started.</p>
<p>Bathroom Electrical.</p>
<p>Selecting Bathroom Fixtures.</p>
<p>Environmental Factors.</p>
<p>Heating and Air Conditioning.</p>
<p>Sound Control.</p>
<p>8 Plumbing.</p>
<p>Plumbing Codes.</p>
<p>9 Electrical and Lighting Basics.</p>
<p>How Electrical Power Is Delivered to the House.</p>
<p>Electrical Terms and Definitions.</p>
<p>Electrical Receptacles.</p>
<p>Electrical Codes and Standards.</p>
<p>Lighting Systems.</p>
<p>10 Mechanical Applications.</p>
<p>Ventilation.</p>
<p>Heating.</p>
<p>Water Heating.</p>
<p>Sound.</p>
<p>11 Surfaces.</p>
<p>Natural Stone.</p>
<p>Wall Tile.</p>
<p>Floor Coverings.</p>
<p>Walls.</p>
<p>Ceilings.</p>
<p>Counters.</p>
<p>Summary.</p>
<p>12 Sustainability.</p>
<p>Kitchen and Bath Projects.</p>
<p>Recycling of Materials.</p>
<p>Water.</p>
<p>Plumbing.</p>
<p>Energy Conservation.</p>
<p>Summary.</p>
<p>Appendix.</p>
<p>Glossary.</p>
<p>Bibliography.</p>
<p>Index.</p>